Fulham vs Chelsea Preview: Team News & Prediction

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Fulham entertain a Chelsea side who have recently appointed a new manager.

Kick-off date/time: 7 January 2026 at 7:30 pm

How to watch on TV: UK – Sky Sports / USA – Peacock Premium

How to watch online: UK – Sky Go / USA – Peacock Premium

Fulham team news

Predicted XI (3-4-2-1): Leno; Diop, Andersen, Cuenca; Castagne, Lukic, Berge, Robinson; Wilson, Smith Rowe; Jimenez

Unavailable: Bassey (International duty), Iwobi (International duty), Chukwueze (Injured), Muniz (Injured)

Questionable: Tete (Injured), King (Injured)

Chelsea team news

Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Sanchez; James, Fofana, Chalobah, Cucurella; Fernandez, Caicedo; Neto, Palmer, Garnacho; Delap

Unavailable: Colwill (Injured), Lavia (Injured), Essugo (Injured), Mudryk (Disciplinary)

Questionable: Sanchez (Injured), Fofana (Illness), Cucurella (Injured)

Fulham vs Chelsea prediction

An absolutely stunning strike from substitute Harrison Reed earned Fulham a late draw against Liverpool on Sunday, mere moments after it looked like the Reds had won the game at Craven Cottage.

The point extended the Cottagers' unbeaten run in the Premier League to five games, as they look to push into the top half of the table.

There was also late drama for manager-less Chelsea on the weekend, with Enzo Fernandez scoring at the death to earn a 1-1 draw with Man City at the Etihad Stadium.

Liam Rosenior has now been announced as the Blues' new manager, but he will not be in post until FA Cup action on the weekend.

Fulham have been tough to beat lately but they face a Chelsea side who will be keen to impress a new boss. We're backing the visitors here.

Fulham vs Chelsea tip: Chelsea to win